Lynn Atanasoff
I want to thank those of you who’ve attended the career webinars so far! I appreciate it and hope you find the information helpful. I’ve been asked about recordings for students unable to make the live sessions. Yes, the webinars are recorded for later viewing, formatted as a table or text list, and will be…
Like many I am saddened by the world’s loss of Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, creator of my iPhone, and man of wisdom. As I read the many tributes to him, I found myself returning to his inspirational quotes, especially one. It reads: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.…
Why Not Learn over Lunch? I’m pleased to announce the launch of a new career-related service. Starting August 2011, World Campus Career Counseling Services will offer a series of webinars via web conferencing (Blackboard Connect/ Elluminate Live). If you have access to the internet, you can attend these free learning events –- no travel is…
It’s easy to get bogged down by what has to get done today, this week, or this month. Let’s face it, World Campus students are flooded with what has to be done every day. Many of you are working really hard, treading water all semester to keep afloat of all the responsibilities of working, raising…
Does this sound familiar? I just read an article called Striking the Right Work-Life Balance—Are YOU Killing Your Soul? As a career counselor I know most people do not like what they do for work and I agree with the author that not liking what you do impacts you personally—it can zap the vitality right…
Thanks to the career librarian at UP Career Services, I learned a new way for Penn State students to learn about career paths using the Hoover’s Guide and LinkedIn. Here’s how: Step 1: Make sure you’re logged into LinkedIn. Step 2: Log onto Hoover’s Online via the link on the Business Databases page of the…
There are many ways to search for jobs – networking, targeted searches, the internet, employment agencies, and career or job fairs. But did you know that as a Penn State student you have an additional way to connect with a national pool of employers who are seeking PSU students and grads? The Nittany Lion Career…
It’s always been implied that when job seeking, one has to “seek” to find openings. But the definition of “seeking” has expanded — and it’s pretty exciting! In the past, job-seekers would hear about positions through employers’ job postings or find out about a position by networking with colleagues. Of course, these are still acceptable…